From a formidable figure clad in black in Sargent’s controversial portrait, to a veiled person in many personal photographs, to a touching watercolor that shows vulnerability two years before her death, this exhibition traces and analyzes the complex image of a legendary woman.
Inventing Isabella Stewart Gardner
Construction of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum began in 1899 and was completed in late 1901.
Isabella moved into the private fourth floor living quarters and devoted herself to personally arranging works of art in the historic galleries on the first three floors.
In 1901 and 1902, Isabella installed her collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books, and decorative arts.
She continued to acquire works and change the installations for the rest of her life.
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